Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt, left to right, Andrew Wiggins and general manager David Griffin hold up Wiggins jersey during a new conference Friday, June 27, 2014, in Independence, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

However, during negotiations, the first words out of Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders’ mouth will be “Andrew Wiggins.”

The Timberwolves want to get their hands on the former Kansas standout. Who wouldn’t?

The No. 1 overall pick was scheduled to make his NBA debut in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 11 against Milwaukee’s Jabari Parker.

The 6-foot-8, 194-pound Wiggins has an incredible 44-inch vertical leap. His athleticism has yet to catch up to his basketball skills. When it does, look out.

Most fans might think my line of reasoning is flawed. Obviously, teams have to sacrifice a lot to get the 6-10, 250-pound Love. The three-time All-Star averaged 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds last season.

The 25-year-old UCLA product will earn $15.7 million this season for the Timberwolves. He has a player option on his deal worth $16.7 million for 2015-16. He has been reluctant to sign an extension with Minnesota.

He could be an unrestricted free agent this time next summer. A source said Love would likely leave Minnesota after this season.

Love is “intrigued” by the idea of being traded to the Cavs, a source told ESPN.com, and said earlier he would commit to an extension with the team.

He’s good friends with Cavs guard Kyrie Irving and appeared in one of his Uncle Drew commercials for Pepsi Max.

Boston and Golden State are also interested in trading for Love.

The Cavs believe if they were able to acquire Love, they would be in position to make a serious run at an NBA championship.

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